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ZIP Code 78055

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,918

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 78055

What is the median household income in 78055?
The median household income in 78055 is $71,635 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 78055?
The poverty rate in 78055 is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 78055?
$245,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 78055 residents have a college degree?
18.8% of adults in 78055 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,918
Median Income
$71,635
Median Home Value
$245,200
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
5.9%
Median Age
63.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$27,013 (+60.5%) Home Value: $-45,900 (-15.8%) Poverty Rate: +4.3 pp (+52.4%) Bachelor's+: -3.6 pp (-16.1%) Unemployment: +1.2 pp (+25.5%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,918
Median Age 63.0
Female 46.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 16.6% White (non-Hisp.) 73.3% Black 6.6% Two or More 10.6% Other 6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $71,635 ±$23,892
Per Capita Income $93,565
Median Family Income $88,636
Poverty Rate 12.5%
Child Poverty Rate 35.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 3.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 47.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.7%
$10–15k
2.0%
$15–25k
3.3%
$25–35k
11.3%
$35–50k
7.0%
$50–75k
21.9%
$75–100k
18.2%
$100–150k
14.0%
$150–200k
5.8%
$200k+
10.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,137
Owner-Occupied 78.0%
Renter-Occupied 22.0%
Vacancy Rate 30.1%
Median Home Value $245,200
Median Gross Rent
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 23.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 5.6%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.5%
$50–100k
19.4%
$100–200k
13.1%
$200–300k
17.6%
$300–500k
19.8%
$500k–$1M
13.1%
$1M+
5.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
54.0%
$500–1k
13.7%
$1–1.5k
32.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.0%
1 vehicle
34.3%
2 vehicles
45.8%
3+
18.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
62.9%
Mobile home
33.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
7.0%
1940–1969
2.8%
1970–1999
7.4%
2000–2009
23.7%
2010+
7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 90.7%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.8%
Graduate Degree 6.9%
Some College / Associate 26.5%
Less Than High School 5.6%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 33.3%
Unemployment Rate 5.9%
Work from Home 5.2%
Self-Employed 29.0%
Government Workers 19.7%
Private For-Profit 51.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.2%
Prof. Services
17.0%
Agriculture
13.8%
Construction
9.6%
Arts/Entmt.
8.3%
Retail
4.1%
Manufacturing
4.1%
Finance
3.0%
Transportation
2.6%
Public Admin
2.6%
Occupation
Management
49.1%
Food Prep
31.9%
Construction
8.7%
Sales
5.4%
Production
5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.2 min
Drove Alone 85.2%
Carpool 9.6%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 5.2%
Walked 0.0%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 795
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 52.5%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 6.0%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
0.3%
5–9
3.2%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
3.0%
20–24
4.7%
35–44
12.2%
45–54
10.1%
55–64
9.2%
65–74
4.0%
75–84
30.9%
85+
13.8%
Under 18: 10.7% Working age (18–64): 89.3% 65 and over: 47.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 7.3%
Naturalized Citizen 50.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
51.4%
Europe
48.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.4%
With a Disability 31.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 84.4%
Uninsured 15.6%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 92.2%
Has a Computer 96.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago 83.0%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023